Activity Specialist - Music @ PS 1

JOB TITLE: Activity Specialist – Music

DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programming

Exemption: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate activities for school-aged participants.

REPORTS TO: Yolanda Nunez and David Garcia, Co - Program Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to

• Designing age-appropriate, standards-based music curricula for groups of elementary and middle school-age youth in afterschool and summer programs
• Providing weekly instruction in vocal and/or instrumental music and composition, and leading weekly activities for youth of all ages
• Collaborating with participants to compose and perform songs and musical arrangements showcased in performances for the program, school, and/or community
• Incorporating the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts and the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts into the music curriculum
• Planning and collaborating with colleagues to produce 2 - 3 annual program-wide performances
• Helping to create and implement special events, staff development, and other community-building activities.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activities
• Attend weekly professional development meetings

II. QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
• Provide weekly instructions in vocal and/ or instrumental music
• Has skill in piano and/or guitar accompaniment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Has skills working with youth of all ages
• Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young-adult staff)
• Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviors
• Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors
• Engage in discussions and training regarding receiving/providing information, discussing arising issues, explaining or interpreting guidelines/instructions, and instructing
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
• Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families.
• Maintain contact as needed with participant’s families, school personnel, and external community groups to co-exist in the same space

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Actively engage and interact with children each day
• May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting or sitting on the floor with children
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level
• Be comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building

V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Music Activity Specialist’s role focuses on creating, facilitating, and offering school-aged children the opportunity to engage in music activities and experiences.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Hourly rate is per $22.00 to $27.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.
• This is a part-time position.
• The comprehensive benefits package includes up to four weeks of paid vacation, fourteen paid holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan benefits. Additional voluntary benefits include disability, critical illness, and accident.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and commitment to our mission to d.garcia@centerforfamilylife.org with job title in subject line or apply directly through the application on Paylocity with their resume and cover letter.